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AJ04 YLG

2004 Volkswagen Bora

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

132,169 mi
Last recorded132,169 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Volkswagen Bora92,898 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 YLG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2021 132,169 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

the exhaust system is corroded.

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all the front suspension arms & sub frames are corroding.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 129,989 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 129,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front Exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 127,037 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

the exhaust system is corroding

Pass 9 Feb 2018 122,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit on all four tyres. (4.1.E.1)

the exhaust system is corroded/ worn.

the off side rear light unit has slight damage to it.

Fail 7 Feb 2018 122,773 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 122,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 115,662 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear lens temporary repair done

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 115,662 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement hand brake lever (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ns and os (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear lens temporary repair done

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 108,546 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 108,542 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 100,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 94,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 94,877 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 81,772 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 81,727 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,972 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner face of rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,972 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

inner face of rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 7 Feb 2011 68,362 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 58,783 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 58,783 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 May 2009 48,847 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 48,847 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 May 2008 40,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2008 40,251 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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AJ04 YLG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2004 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 92,898 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ04 YLG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ04 YLG is a 2004 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 12 June 2004.

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